In this case, the petitioner was terminated following a positive drug test which followed a separate slightly earlier alleged accident. Three months later he began “I&F prevails with employment defense in carpal tunnel claim”
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Sen. Bill Brady introduces competing ideas for changes to IL WC Act
The last few weeks have seen criticism of the IL Worker’s Compensation system, especially as it relates to state employees, erupt from all corners of “Sen. Bill Brady introduces competing ideas for changes to IL WC Act”
WC Act to be Amended? Sen. McCarter continues his efforts for WC change
As we previously reported, in the immediate wake of the reports of repetitive trauma claims filed by employees of the Menard correctional facility and concerns “WC Act to be Amended? Sen. McCarter continues his efforts for WC change”
Arbitrator Jutila on sick leave
From the IWCC and Arbitrator Jerry Jutila: “On January 16, the physicians at Rush University Medical Center discovered that Jerry Jutila has developed a brain “Arbitrator Jutila on sick leave”
General Assembly Ignores WC Reform
As many of you may know, the 96th session of the Illinois General Assembly ended yesterday in the very early morning hours following several weeks “General Assembly Ignores WC Reform”
Successful Accident Defenses are No Accident
As we recently posted, a capable defense team, thorough claim investigation, and careful witness preparation are key to maintaining a successful defense to a disputed “Successful Accident Defenses are No Accident”
Illinois Legislators Start 2011 with WC Reform
Happy New Year to all of you! We hope you enjoyed your holidays, and we welcome all of our readers to 2011, when we continue “Illinois Legislators Start 2011 with WC Reform”
Respondent Wins where Bathroom is too small for Petitioner’s Claim
Accidents happen, and sometimes they don’t. A capable defense team can prove this. Congratulations to Judy Nash for a recent victory in showing that the “Respondent Wins where Bathroom is too small for Petitioner’s Claim”
Illinois General Assembly Committees Go to Work
We have been informed that the Senate and House Special Committees on Workers’ Compensation are now reviewing the statements and reports they have been provided “Illinois General Assembly Committees Go to Work”
Illinois Senate Special Committee on WC holds 5-hour Hearing
The Illinois Senate’s Special Committee on Workers’ Compensation conducted a second fact-finding hearing at the Thompson Center in Chicago on December 8, 2010 that lasted “Illinois Senate Special Committee on WC holds 5-hour Hearing”